Anise
Other names aniseed, anis seed
Anise: high in salicylate; low in histamine. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateHigh
Anise is a dried seed and carries salicylate as dried seeds do — the assay that measured spices found salicylic acid in every one it tested. What is particular to anise is the route: it reaches people through drinks and sweets more than through cooking, so pastis, anise liqueurs and aniseed confectionery matter more here than the pinch in a loaf. A glass is a serving the kitchen never gives.
Sources· 1
- Paterson J.R. et al., J Agric Food Chem 54 (2006) 2891–2896, salicylic acid content of spices and its bioavailability — it found salicylic acid in every spice it tested and gives a ceiling for the group, up to 1.5 per cent by weight, but no value for any one spice, so it ranks nothing
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Anise is a dried seed used as a spice, in pinches. Nothing in it produces histamine, and the quantity would not matter if it did.
- TyramineNone
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNo
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does anise affect?
Anise is notable for salicylate and histamine. Clear on tyramine, sucrose, FODMAPs, lactose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, fructose, nickel, oxalates and gluten.
Does anise contain salicylate?
Yes — anise is high in salicylate. Anise is a dried seed and carries salicylate as dried seeds do — the assay that measured spices found salicylic acid in every one it tested. What is particular to anise is the route: it reaches people through drinks and sweets more than through cooking, so pastis, anise liqueurs and aniseed confectionery matter more here than the pinch in a loaf. A glass is a serving the kitchen never gives.
Does anise contain histamine?
Anise contains only low levels of histamine. Anise is a dried seed used as a spice, in pinches. Nothing in it produces histamine, and the quantity would not matter if it did. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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